Gamescom 2026: Exhibitor registration climbs 15% with participation from over 40 countries

Tickets are now available for Gamescom 2026, with exhibitor registration setting a new benchmark for the third consecutive year.

Participants from over 40 nations will attend the 2026 event, marking a 15% rise compared to the previous year.

Confirmed country pavilions include a diverse array of 23 nations such as Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Malta, Morocco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, the UK, and the US.

For 2026, there will be no official partner country, aiming to highlight Gamescom's expansive international appeal and diverse collaborations.

Organizers are set to launch innovative formats and programs designed to enhance global partner visibility and networking avenues.

"We are thrilled as co-organizers of Gamescom to have broken a record at the close of the early-bird phase for the third time in a row," remarked Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH.

"This outcome highlights Gamescom's exceptional position in the gaming world and accentuates its status as an essential event for the global gaming community. The record-setting at the early-bird stage sets an excellent foundation for ticket sales. Gamescom 2026 is poised to deliver an extraordinary experience for attendees."

Gamescom Dev will take place from August 24-25, and the main Gamescom event is scheduled for August 26-30. Opening Night Live ticket sales will be announced in the future.

A new ticket type, the Gamescom Business Ticket, is introduced for trade professionals this year.

Available ticket options include durations of 5 days, 3 days, or a single day, granting entry to both business and entertainment zones as well as the online B2B platform, Gamescom Biz.

The 5-day ticket additionally allows access to Gamescom Dev, categorized into Basic, Content, Trade, VIP, or Student tiers, with early-bird discounts available until March 31, 2026.

Felix Falk, managing director of the German Games Industry Association (Game), stated, "As representatives of Germany’s gaming sector, we are honored to host this remarkable event and host visitors worldwide."

"This year stands out as we intertwine Gamescom Dev and Gamescom even more deeply, which is truly exciting. Developers are the creative engine of our industry, and it is fitting for their conference to inaugurate the Gamescom festivities."

The 2025 edition of Gamescom welcomed 357,000 visitors from 128 countries, marking a 6.5% increase from the previous year, featuring more than 34,000 trade attendees and 1,568 exhibitors.